The sports car could adopt the Maserati GranSport name, reports Italian site Motorionline, quotingMaserati CEO Harald J. Webster. A GranSport would specifically target the Porsche 911 and the Audi R8, with seats for two, a mid-engine layout, and V-8 power, which could possibly come from a 4.7-liter engine borrowed from Ferrari. Like the upcoming Jaguar F-Type, though, we wouldn’t be surprised to see a more efficient base model using a powerful six-cylinder engine. A dual-clutch automatic transmission would also be sourced from the Prancing Horse, and send power to the rear wheels. Of course, the potential Maserati would boast something no Porsche or Audi ever can: sexy Italian styling.

When asked about the GranSport — which hasn’t yet been officially approved by Fiat — Maserati spokesman Jeff Ehoodin said it was the first he had heard of the car, but has yet to comment further on the rumored car.

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